University of Maryland Eastern Shore

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth, Hawks! 🖤♥️

Please note that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is closed today in observance of the holiday.

06/18/2026

From France to The Shore! 🇫🇷🩶

This semester, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore welcomed representatives from the University of Lorraine as they visited campus to connect with students, faculty, and university leadership and learn more about our growing international exchange partnership.

During their visit, they spent time with the four University of Lorraine exchange students currently studying at UMES and met Fiyi Oladapo, who will study abroad at the University of Lorraine next semester. Fiyi is just the second UMES student to participate in the exchange program, continuing a partnership that provides Hawks with valuable global learning experiences.

From Maryland to France and back again, opportunities like these are helping students expand their horizons, build international connections, and prepare for success in an increasingly interconnected world. 🌍✨

06/17/2026

This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re reminding our Hawk brothers that strength isn’t about carrying everything alone.

Checking in. Speaking up. Asking for help. Supporting one another. These are all signs of strength!

At UMES, we encourage the men in our community to prioritize their mental health, lean on their support systems, and know that they are never alone.🩶

📹: Keon Maxie, SCM Student Content Creator

06/17/2026

Leadership goes beyond the classroom! 💡🌎

This spring, students in the Richard A. Henson Honors Program wrapped up the semester with a Leadership Summit focused on skills for lifelong success. From financial literacy and mental health to effective leadership and navigating the age of AI, scholars learned from professionals committed to paying it forward.
At UMES, we're preparing students not just for graduation, but for life.

🔗 Read more about the Henson Honors Leadership Summit: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pr/developing-scholars-into-leaders/

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the second cohort of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Provost Faculty Fellows Program! ✨

Over the past year, these faculty leaders have developed innovative projects focused on strengthening UMES and advancing student success.

Their dedication, leadership, and creativity will help shape the future of our institution.

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Kathleen Davis-Bierman, Dr. Bryan Gere, Ms. Corrie Cotton, Dr. Simon Zebelo, Dr. Ismail Farajpour, and Dr. Madhumi Mitra. ( Pictured from left to right.)

🔗 Learn more about the Fellows and their project: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pr/second-cohort-of-umes-faculty-fellows-completes-program/

06/04/2026

Maryland's future veterinarians may soon call UMES home! 🐾🩺

UMES President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson recently joined WJZ's Campus Connection to discuss the university's vision for Maryland's first veterinary school, along with UMES' upcoming 140th anniversary and continued growth.

The proposed School of Veterinary Medicine would be the first veterinary school in Maryland and the first at a public HBCU in the nation. Through this groundbreaking initiative, UMES aims to help address veterinary workforce shortages, expand opportunities for future veterinarians, and strengthen animal health across Maryland and beyond.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/video/umes-plans-to-open-marylands-first-and-only-veterinary-school-campus-connection/

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month, Hawk family! 🏳️‍🌈🩶

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Brian Clemmons to the Hawk family as UMES' new Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience!

With nearly 20 years of higher education experience and a proven record of enrollment growth, student success, and retention, Dr. Clemmons brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to the university.

We look forward to the impact his leadership will have on our campus community and the future of UMES.

🔗 Read the full announcement here: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pr/dr-brian-clemmons-named-new-umes-vp-of-emse/

06/02/2026

"When you're the one holding the lantern, flickering is not an option." ✨

From resident assistant to Miss 1886, Hasanatou Barry spent her time at UMES leading, serving, and inspiring others.

Now, the finance graduate and student leader is preparing for her next chapter as an early financial analyst with Lockheed Martin.

Congratulations, Hasanatou, and thank you for the impact you've made on the Hawk community.♥️🩶

🔗 Read more about Hasanatou's story here: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pr/holding-the-lantern/